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Modern military forces face a new landscape of challenges in the twenty-first century. In The Heart of War, Gwyn Prins examines the complex shift from traditional combat to the modern realities of non-conventional threats and moral dilemmas. This book explores how humanitarianism, intervention, and human rights now shape the way nations approach conflict. Through a variety of historical and contemporary examples, the text analyzes the impact of spectacular terrorism following the September 11th attacks and the complexities of humanitarian intervention in regions such as Bosnia, Kosovo, and West Africa. Readers will find a deep analysis of high-stakes legal and political issues, including the extradition of General Pinochet for human rights abuses and the persistent nuclear tensions between India and Pakistan. This wide-ranging work is designed for those seeking to understand the shifting obligations of global powers. It provides a clear look at how the concepts of power and conflict are being redefined in an era where human rights and international intervention are at the forefront of military strategy.

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Analyzes the modern shift from traditional warfare to non-conventional threats like terrorism and human rights obligations.

Examines real-world humanitarian interventions in Bosnia, Kosovo, and West Africa to provide practical context.

Investigates the legal and political implications of human rights through the case of General Pinochet's extradition.

Explores global security concerns including the nuclear issues and ongoing conflicts between India and Pakistan.

Provides a detailed look at the history of spectacular terrorism following the September 11th attacks.

Offers a wide-ranging study of how power and obligation function in twenty-first-century international relations.

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Release Date
19 August 2002
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